Hand of Death

Hand of Death

1976 · 97 min · ZH · R · 6.6 (100 votes)
Dir. John Woo · Starring Dorian Tan Tao-Liang, James Tien Chun, Jackie Chan, Kim Yeong-suk, Sammo Hung, Yeung Wai · Music Joseph Koo

“The hand of death strikes in 18 mysterious ways!”

Action

A young monk must face the Extended Iron Claw technique of a powerful warlord seeking to destroy Shaolin.

VIBE

A relentless martial arts onslaught. Expect brutal, bone-crunching action and a high body count. This is pure, unadulterated 70s kung fu mayhem that doesn't pull its punches.

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